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JANUARY 2023

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The Top 10 Social Media Marketing Tips Your Company Needs for Success in 2023


Brought to you by CallRail. Social media is an ever-changing landscape, ripe with possibility. In 2023, in order to best leverage social media for your business, you’ll need to prepare for what’s on the horizon. These ten tips will help you achieve success with your social media marketing in 2023.

How to Raise Prices Without Losing Customers


Brought to by Lexmark. Inflation, the pandemic, and supply chain disruptions have impacted expenses, making it more expensive to conduct business. Many small businesses are hesitant to raise prices for fear of alienating customers, but it is possible! Here are 12 ways to do it.

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Full program details are available at https://spcc.edu/small-business-center/launch-unison/

SPCC’s Small Business Center is accepting applications for this program


Do you have an idea? Are your ready to take action to turn that idea into a business venture? Launch Unison is a program to help individuals in Union and Anson Counties start a small business.


The program is offered by South Piedmont Community College’s Small Business Center.


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Link to Workshop Calendar

Business Growth Workshops 

How Lenders Evaluate Your Small Business Loan -

The 6 C's of Credit Worthiness


Tuesday, January 24th

11:45am - 1:15pm



Additional information can be found on the Take a Workshop Page

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Nonprofit Series


Our Nonprofit series is back in 2023


Bonus: Free video, guide and template - How to Write a 2-Page Grant Proposal

Tuesday, March 14th, 

12 pm-1:30 pm


Starting a Non-Profit


Starting a nonprofit 501(c)(3) public charity is not a decision to be taken lightly. Public charities are subject to federal and state rules and regulations that are not imposed on “for-profit” small businesses, including how they will generate income. The purpose of this workshop is to help newly established and potential nonprofit founders gather information needed to make an informed decision on how to move their charitable missions forward.


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Tuesday, April 18th, 

12 pm-1:30 pm


21 Ways to Fund a Non Profit


Nonprofits generally need every possible dollar they can get to further their mission. Yet, the matter of “where” to find these dollars has eluded many nonprofit leaders, especially those who are new to the sector. This workshop was written to help small nonprofit leaders who have not reached their funding goals identify multiple sources for generated revenue to further their charitable mission. This workshop is intended for U.S. Nonprofit 501c3 Organizations; however, the content is very universal and can be applied to most public charities anywhere in the world.


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Thursday, May 18th,

12 pm-1:30 pm


How to Access Nonprofit Sponsorships, Grants, and Resources



This workshop provides a high-level overview of the online spaces available for major sources of funding and nonprofit resources. Divided into three sections, the discussion addresses the following objectives: (1) the best grant databases and websites, (2) where to locate corporate sponsors, and (3) nonprofit resources that will help you further your mission.


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Small Business Workshops 

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THURSDAY, JANUARY 26

6:00PM - 8:00PM

Is Starting a Business Right for You? Start-up Basics: This is an introductory workshop.


Start-up Basics: This introductory workshop focuses on the basics of testing your business idea and identifying the key factors that influence start-up success. Start-up Basics provides you with an overview of the skills and tools you need when deciding to start a business. In this session, you learn about: the advantages and disadvantages of owning a business, the most profitable form for your business, and the fundamentals of formation, organization, marketing, cash flow and funding sources.

Hosted by: Carolina Health Connections & 

Harwell Law Firm, P.A.


THIS IS A FREE IN-PERSON EVENT


Outback Steakhouse

8338 Pineville Matthews Rd

Pineville, NC 28226

You Must Pre-Register For This Event

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18

10:30AM - 12:30PM

Enjoying Retirement Without Worrying

Retirement is great if you already have a financial plan, or so you think.

Do you have a Medical and Financial Power of Attorney in place? 

What types of options are available if you need help taking care of a loved one or yourself?

Have you asked someone if they are willing to manage your money if you are not able to?

You may think you can trust the person you have left responsible, but are you aware that 60% of elder abuse is done by a trusted family member? Are you getting the maximum Social Security you are entitled to?

Maria Overcash, President/Agent, Carolina Health Connections, LLC

Licensed Insurance Sales in SC & NC

Helen Ruth (HR) Harwell, Harwell Law Firm, P.A.

Attorney and Certified SCORE Mentor

Small Business Webinars 

All webinars are held from 1:00pm - 2:00pm Eastern

The Best Start Up Strategies For Starting A Small Business

TUESDAY, JANUARY 17

1:00 PM

The Best Start Up Strategies For Starting A Small Business

Many factors determine a business's success, but the two most significant factors are good planning and thoughtful strategy. Entrepreneur Ramon Ray, a popular SCORE presenter and best-selling author, will share his best tips on starting your business the right way.

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Should You Get Certified as a Woman-owned, Veteran-owned or Minority-owned Business?

THURSDAY, JANUARY 19

1:00 PM ET

Should You Get Certified as a Woman-owned, Veteran-owned or Minority-owned Business?

Join this live Q&A, with a certified SCORE mentor and subject matter expert, for answers to your questions about supplier diversity and certification.

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Tax Filing Requirements for Small Businesses in Mandarin

TUESDAY, JANUARY 24

12:00 PM

Tax Filing Requirements for Small Businesses in Mandarin - 小企业的税务申报要求 - 普通话讲座

这个网上讲座将会以普通话进行, 我们会讨论以下内容. This webinar is presented in Mandarin for our Mandarin-speaking clients.

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SEO Marketing For Small Business Websites

TUESDAY, JANUARY 24

1:00 PM ET

SEO Marketing For Small Business Websites

Search engines are constantly changing their search algorithms so it is important to keep updated. Our seasoned SEO expert will show you the best SEO practices for dominating search engine results with your own domain and across your social media.

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How To Create A Product And Start A Business

THURSDAY, JANUARY 26

1:00 PM ET

How to Turn Your Invention Into A Product and Bring it Market

Our expert inventor and business owner will teach you how to brainstorm ideas, protect your intellectual property, bring your idea to life and commercialize it for sale.

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How To Create A Marketing Plan For Your Small Business

TUESDAY, JANUARY 31

1:00 PM ET

How To Create A Marketing Plan For Your Small Business

Professional marketing coach and expert Patty Ross will help you create a marketing plan, define your brand, determine your audience and find where to advertise to get a positive return on investment.

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MENTORING WORKS

The name Kkunda is a tribute to Corrina's husband's village in west Africa.

Meaning "my village or mines".


Kkunda sells African-inspired clothing and accessories including skirts, dresses, headwraps, hats, bags and more.

Hear from Corrina Black (owner of Kkunda):

-What would you say to other entrepreneurs who are thinking about using SCORE?

Do it, it's so worth it. As an entrepreneur we all should have accountability partners, people that help you reach to the top and this is what I consider my mentor as a coach, an accountability partner. Yes do it...

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How has SCORE Charlotte been beneficial to you and your business? 

Everything from zoom classes, connections, understanding the fundamentals in the entrepreneur world, search engine optimization, and so much more. Allowing me to apply these things in my business, it has made a difference. 

 

-How has having a SCORE Charlotte mentor helped support your new business?

I got the opportunity to work with an experienced entrepreneur. He always knows exactly what I need to do to keep climbing up. He always checks in and sends me all the current information and zoom classes. 

FIND MY MENTOR

SCORE Charlotte

is supported by and partners with several local organizations and businesses

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SCORE is a nonprofit association dedicated to helping small businesses get off the ground, grow and achieve their goals through education and mentorship. We have been doing this for more than 50 years.

 

Because our work is supported by the U.S. Small Business Administration, and thanks to our network of 10,000+ volunteers, we are able to deliver our services at no charge or at a very low cost. Find out more about our mission, vision and values.

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Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. All opinions, conclusions, and/or recommendations expressed herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA.